Bracewell LLP’s transactional tax practice, primarily operating from the firm’s offices in New York and Texas, has a strong reputation for its work in the energy sector, handling both traditional and energy transition tax matters. New York-based practice co-chair Elizabeth McGinley advises on up-, mid-, and downstream oil and gas matters as well as carbon capture projects. Firm managing partner and tax practice co-chair Gregory Bopp in Houston focuses on the tax aspects of transactions involving midstream and upstream energy clients, including MLPs. Todd Greenwalt, also in Houston, specializes in representing governmental entities and tax-exempt organizations. Having joined the firm in Dallas in April 2023 from Baker Botts (UK) LLP, Bucky Brannen brings considerable expertise in state and local tax matters. Specializing in energy transition tax incentives, Jennifer Speck joined the firm’s Houston office in January 2024 from an in-house role at a carbon solutions company.
Key clients
- Talos Low Carbon Solutions LLC
- Chevron USA Inc.
- Tallgrass Energy
- Phillips 66
- Competitive Power Ventures, Inc.
- Invenergy LLC
- Arroyo Energy Investment Partners, LLC
- Synovus Financial Corp.
- Mission Economic Development Corporation
- City of Dallas, Texas
- CHRISTUS Health
- Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
- City of Houston, Texas, Airport System
- Harris County Industrial Development Corporation
- Fort Bend Independent School District
- Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company
- Underwriters For Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s
Work highlights
- Representing Chevron in its development of various carbon capture and sequestration projects along the US Gulf Coast, including the project offshore Jefferson County, Texas.
- Represented Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) in the acquisition and financing of four operating wind farms in Maine from Patriot Renewables and other project owners.
- Assisted the City of Dallas, Texas, with the creation and development of its current general obligation commercial paper program which consists of two series of commercial paper, Series A and Series B.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Elizabeth McGinley, Gregory Bopp